Lego Camera Stabilizer Is the Cure for Shaky Video

Good camera stabilization rigs can get pretty expensive (including when they break), and there aren't a lot of cheap alternatives out there. But now, with a tutorial from Producttank, you can build your own stabilizer out of some Legos and a few rubber bands.

While this Lego stabilizer is pretty good for a dirt-cheap rig, its low weight makes it hard to balance. As the video demonstrates, a strong gust of wind can make the rig tip, with the camera ending up pointed at the ground. It's impressive for a DIY option, though, and the design is simple enough to be customized or improved. Get filming.

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